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St Finian's Catholic Primary School
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of writing has improved through additional training for teachers.
Success of the Curriculum: Provides a good all-round curriculum and extra-curricular clubs highly attended.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils’ personal targets in mathematics need better focus.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Above average in English, variable in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Support staff work closely with teachers to meet individual needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary, enhancing concentration and engagement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Consistent support ensures good progress for pupils with special educational needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel very safe and play well together.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Outstanding care, guidance and support; safeguarding is exemplary.
Parent Feedback: Parents have confidence in the headteacher’s leadership and the caring ethos.
Parental Involvement: Regular opportunities for parents to engage in home learning and transitions.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extra-curricular clubs with high pupil take-up.
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive grounds enhance the all-round learning experience.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have extensive subject knowledge, particularly in literacy.
Impact on Student Progress: Good achievement with most pupils making good progress in learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Constructive marking enhances progress, especially in English.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Work did not always match pupils' learning needs, hindering engagement.
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St Finian's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Berkshire, South East.

It has 200 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.

At this school, 54% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 4-11 3-11 2-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 22.7 - 25.8
Proficient Math 107 111 103
Proficient Read 110 107 104
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 107 93 97
Reading 110 95 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 54% 50.44% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 8.46% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 6.1 Well Above Average
Writing -1.4 Below Average
Maths 3.6 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 107 100 96
Reading 106 2 101 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 73% 4 61.82% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 18% 13 11.95% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 3.1 Above Average
Writing 1.1 Above Average
Maths 2.6 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 107 2 95 94
Reading 108 4 97 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 77% 22 62.33% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 31% 24 11.87% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.5 Above Average
Writing 0.3 Average
Maths 0.6 Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 93 93
Reading 104 94 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 55% 57.24% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 9.79% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.9 Below Average
Writing -1.9 Below Average
Maths -0.3 Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Finian's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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